Prepare...
There have always been those throughout society who have put a premium on the readiness of themselves and their families to be as prepared as practically possible for disaster. Some are called preppers, some are called survivalists, some are simply Boy Scouts whose motto is 'be prepared.' The reality is that the world is a hostile place. Earthquakes, tornadoes, riots, flooding, ice storms, blizzards, CME / EMP, terrorist attacks, pandemics, financial collapse - these are just a very small handful of the threats we face and their likelihood is much higher than you might think- all you have to do is take a look at history to come to that conclusion. While you cannot plan for every eventuality, there are a number of things you can do to mitigate issues that may arise and ensure that you and your family have a fighting chance to survive the disaster. If you love your family, and you're not doing anything realistic to prepare, there really is no excuse for what ...